Getting Help

If you have a general question that other students could potentially benefit from, considering posting on Ed. On Ed, you can also set your questions to private or anonymous as you see appropriate.

For logistical questions (such as extenuating circumstances and DRS accomodations), we ask that you post privately on Ed so the whole staff can respond. For sensitive situations, you can also email Ruth Anderson directly if you would feel more comfortable.

We are often available at other times by appointment, and we encourage you to schedule 1:1 appointments whenever you want to talk about concepts, grades, internships, or anything else.

Instructor

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Office Hours

Mon 1:35-2:30pm & Tues 2:30pm-3:30pm
CSE 558 and Zoom

Ruth Anderson she/her

rea@cs

Hi there! My name is Ruth! I was born and grew up in North Carolina. I have a BS in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in CS from the University of North Carolina. I came to UW for my PhD. I worked in Programming Languages, Compilers, and Parallel Computing before doing my PhD in Educational Technology & Pen Computing. I taught at the University of Virginia for 5 years before coming back to UW and have been here ever since. I’ve worked a bit in applying Computing to problems in the Developing World but mostly these days my research is in Computer Science Education.

I enjoy running, hiking, backbacking, and generally getting outside. I’d love to chat about your favorite outdoor experiences. In addition to teaching CSE 391, this quarter I am teaching CSE 332 and co-leading General TA Training. Ask me about the CS Education seminar CSE590E.

Teaching Assistants

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Office Hours

Mon 2:30 - 4pm
CSE2 151
Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm
CSE2 153

Helena Kaikkonen she/her/hers

helenak@uw

Hi, I’m Helena! I’m a fourth-year studying CS. I like making digital art, learning languages, and playing games. I love most of Mitski’s earlier music and my favorite game is Outer Wilds. Looking forward to this quarter! :)